The Startup Ecosystem of Melbourne
Melbourne boasts 418 startups in our sample database which represents about 23% of Australia’s sampled startups. Melbourne is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Australia.
CITY RANKING
While Melbourne decreased by 3 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Australia remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
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In Australia and Oceania
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Melbourne
Global Rank
Melbourne is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Melbourne’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 4 and in Fintech, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Australia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 38th - 2 | 20.490 | 3.98 | 12.87 | 3.64 | |
2nd 0 | 42nd - 3 | 17.142 | 2.85 | 10.65 | 3.64 | |
3rd 0 | 101st + 11 | 7.151 | 1.04 | 2.47 | 3.64 | |
4th 0 | 166th + 9 | 4.810 | 0.48 | 0.69 | 3.64 | |
5th 0 | 239th - 41 | 3.248 | 0.46 | 0.24 | 2.55 | |
6th 0 | 243rd + 6 | 3.118 | 0.49 | 0.18 | 2.45 | |
7th 0 | 355th - 86 | 1.495 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 1.17 | |
8th 0 | 367th - 91 | 1.414 | 0.18 | 0.12 | 1.11 | |
9th + 1 | 543rd - 79 | 0.616 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.48 | |
10th - 1 | 622nd - 183 | 0.475 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.37 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Melbourne
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Melbourne
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 122 startups for Energy & Environment.
In Australia and Oceania, Melbourne's Fintech is in top 25. Melbourne has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.
Hardware & IoT is ranked 27th in the world. Our database contains 42 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Melbourne's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Melbourne there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Fintech, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 52% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Melbourne.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Melbourne is Australia's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 2nd in Australia and Oceania. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Melbourne is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Redbubble.
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